Over and Under the Waves
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Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the Over and Under picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean!
Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there's a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away—over and under the waves.
SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it—and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life!
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness—and of our oceans in particular—is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.
THE GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This new book in the Over and Under series illuminates the magic and amazing biodiversity of the kelp forest by telling the story of one family's kayaking trip through a real-world ocean ecosystem. Lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations will draw even the most reluctant readers into the world.
STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.
FROM A FAVORITE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner and Chris Neal make nonfiction approachable and appealing! These two award-winning creators have received countless accolades and published books to critical acclaim, making them the perfect team to tackle any nonfiction topic.
Perfect for:
- Those who loved Over and Under the Snow and other books in the Over and Under series
- Fans of Kate Messner
- Lovers of the ocean and marine life
- Parents and grandparents seeking beautiful books to read aloud together
- Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking illustrated nonfiction books with STEM content
- Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for a child who loves animals or nature
Kate Messner
Kate Messner is the award-winning author of Over and Under the Snow, Sea Monster's First Day, Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish, and more than a dozen other books for young readers. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a lovely book in the “Over and Under” series. I can’t believe the author kayaked in the area of the Monterey Bay Aquarium because the seas there can be rough. I do love how this book is inspired by the ecosystem near the aquarium and by the aquarium itself. This area is close enough to me to be considered (almost) local and I’ve visited numerous times though not for years. The area is beautiful though I have a love-hate relationship with the aquarium. I loved the pages of fauna & flora more detailed information at the end of the book and appreciate the list of Further Reading (books and websites) at the end. The fictional story didn’t engage me as much as the facts did but it was entertaining enough. This is an excellent addition to this series. I do like this author & illustrator team. I love the ocean and I enjoyed these illustrations. Neither the story or illustrations are my very favorite but I do like them and I enjoy reading about an ecosystem with which I have some familiarity. Recommended for children & families & school groups who will be visiting the area or studying similar ecosystems.
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Over and Under the Waves - Kate Messner
For Randy Smythe, who helped make me a writer —K. M.
For Jasper and River —C. S. N.
Text copyright © 2022 by Kate Messner.
Illustrations copyright © 2022 by Christopher Silas Neal.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Names: Messner, Kate, author. | Neal, Christopher Silas, illustrator.
Title: Over and under the waves / Kate Messner; illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. Description: San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2022. | Series: Over and under | Includes bibliographical references. | Audience: Ages 5-8 | Audience: Grades 2-3 |